Manufacturing

VinFast announced an investment in ProLogium, a global manufacturer in next-generation solid-state battery in a move to secure next-generation solid-state battery supplies and support the goal of expanding its smart mobility solutions globally. Along with the investment in ProLogium, VinFast and ProLogium will enter into commercial agreements to develop battery pack designs using Prologium’s proprietary […]

Porsche Financial Services Canada announced Porsche Insurance, a customized insurance program and the first of its kind for the brand in Canada. Brokered by Aon, Porsche Insurance is made to offer a range of tailored benefits to ensure an optimal coverage plan with the added ability to bundle auto insurance with supplementary products, including home

GM is expanding its existing collaboration with EVgo to add a new Plug and Charge service to the Ultium Charge 360 ecosystem. GM introduced the Plug and Charge feature to the company’s existing and future EVs and is designed to work on multiple, public networks in North America. Plug and Charge streamlines the EV charging process for customers. Drivers

AutoCanada announced that it has acquired Burwell Auto Body, a luxury-brand focused collision centre located in London, Ontario. “The addition of this high-caliber business represents a continuation of our strategy to strategically expand our national collision centre footprint, especially within markets where we operate dealerships today,” said executive chairman, Paul Antony. “Our focus remains on supporting our

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, initial vehicle quality notably declined, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS). The disruptions caused by the pandemic—supply chain issues, record-high vehicle prices and personnel dislocations—contributed to vehicle problems reaching a record high in the 36-year history of this benchmark study. Compared with 2021 results,

GM is expanding its efforts to educate public safety, fire and emergency service providers throughout the United States and Canada as EV sales grow. The company’s latest EV First Responder Training program will focus primarily on personnel in fire services, providing instruction and sharing of best practices on how to most effectively support emergency situations

TRADER Corporation announce that it has unified its software product suite under the newly launched “AutoSync” banner in Canada. With a dedicated focus on delivering software solutions that synchronize the entire retail process, AutoSync is an advanced technology suite that offers flexible individual or end-to-end solutions for dealers and OEMs. The recently formed software business aims

Pollution Probe has released the results from a national survey of electric vehicle (EV) owners looking at real-world charging experiences of Canadian EV owners. The survey received responses from more than 1,600 EV owners drawn from every province. Results were categorized into four key areas: charging behaviour, network coverage satisfaction, network service satisfaction, and network

Steele Auto Group announced it has expanded its presence in the U.S. market with the acquisition of Sterling McCall Hyundai of South Loop in Houston, Texas. Kim Day, president, and COO of Steele Auto Group said, “We are thrilled to be growing our presence in the US and Texas. Sterling McCall Hyundai of South Loop

The FFUN Group announced that it has acquired Forest City Mazda from the Palladino Auto Group. Based out of London, Ontario, this Mazda dealership serves Strathroy, Dorchester, Port Stanley, St. Thomas, and the surrounding areas. “One of our core values is to be driven to grow. We are excited about continuing our expansion into the